Publications by authors named "H Neves"

Article Synopsis
  • The thymus originates from the endoderm of pharyngeal pouches, and its development varies among jawed vertebrates, indicating a more extensive potential for thymus formation than previously understood.
  • Using quail-chick chimeras, researchers discovered that both non-canonical and canonical pharyngeal pouch endoderm can form a thymus, with specific mesenchyme regions positively or negatively influencing this process.
  • Transcriptomic analysis showed common genetic programs related to thymic potential and identified distinct signaling pathways that facilitate interactions between pharyngeal pouch endoderm and mesenchyme, regulating thymus development.
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This descriptive study aims to determine the digital competence level of faculty members who teach in the health sciences, empirically considering possible contextual aspects. Two data collection instruments were used: a self-reflection questionnaire to assess digital competence, and a survey querying demographics and aspects of teaching and learning context. In total, 306 health sciences faculty members from six universities voluntarily participated the study.

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Occupational Health Nursing (OHN) has followed a complex path to build and strengthen its theoretical basis. Starting with Public Health core principles, theories were shaped by the dualism of person worker and working environment, where sometimes the centre of the thought was given to the latter and other times to the former. The problem was not much on such conflict but on the definition of the correct OHN focus and whether genuine nursing knowledge was being applied.

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Aims: To explore a) pre-registration students' self-perceptions of clinical leadership behaviours and b) differences in students' self-perceptions of leadership behaviours between two countries (UK and Israel).

Background: Effective leadership has been associated with high-quality and compassionate care provision in health and social care contexts. This has led to a common acceptance that teaching leadership in nursing education is essential if students are to develop competencies in this area.

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Objectives: Percutaneous Vocal Fold Lateralization (PVFL) consists of external fixation with non-absorbable percutaneous suture of the vocal fold in a lateral position, under direct glottic visualization. The objective of this study is to determine the effectiveness of PVFL in a university pediatric hospital, as well as to describe the potential risks and complications of the surgery.

Methods: Retrospective cohort study, with data collected from electronic medical records.

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